WEST 2000 was one of the initial 12 rural partnership programs based across regional Australia. The program was a partnership between the Commonwealth and NSW Governments and the pastoralists of the NSW Western Division.
From 1997 to 2001, WEST 2000 invested $17.5M Government funds. Landholder funds more than matched the government contribution to the program, demonstrating a significant commitment by landholders to achieve profitability, self -reliance and enhanced natural resource outcomes. The success of WEST 2000 resulted in a $12M follow on program called WEST 2000 Plus. This paper describes the programs, their outcomes and experiences, as part of the journey of Shifting Camp in a rangelands of the Western Division of NSW.
2 - 5 September, 2002
Kalgoorlie, Western AustraliaÂ
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ISSN 0-9596923-3-9
Full-text publications from the Australian Rangelands Society (ARS) Biennial Conference Proceedings (1997-), Rangeland Journal (ARS/CSIRO; 1976-), plus videos and other resources about the rangelands of Australia.